Lil Sluggers Baseball Program

We do private group classes. Ask us anytime about setting up a group class.

Parent participation is required for 2 year old classes. Parent facilitation is required for 3 year old classes. For 4 and 5 year olds, parents are welcome to assist their child until they become comfortable with the instructor.

Each Lil Sluggers class lasts 50 minutes.

No equipment is necessary for 2 and 3 year olds. For 4 and 5 year olds baseball gloves are recommended.

All other equipment is provided. For safety reasons, wiffle balls and bats are used for classes.

Age Groups

Mascots - 2 year olds

The Mascots curriculum is designed to have the children begin their baseball experience in a fun environment that also introduces simple basics of the game.

Objectives:

Simple base running and base recognition.

Hitting; holding the bat properly, focusing on making contact with the ball off of a tee.

Throwing in an overhand motion.

Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands and not falling down.

Fitness and agility.

Improved hand/eye coordination.

An introduction to social skills such as following simple instructions and taking turns.

Minors - 3 year olds

*Parent/caregiver participation as needed

The Minors curriculum is designed to have the children continue their baseball experience in a fun environment that also reinforces the fundamentals of the game.

Objectives:

Simple base running and base recognition.

Hitting, focusing on proper stance and level swing to make contact with the ball off the tee. Introduction to hitting from a pitch.

Throwing…point, step, and throw with proper motion and aim.

Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands, staying in front of the ball and not falling down.

Improved hand/eye coordination.

Understanding straightforward game situations, such as throwing a player out.

Fitness and agility.

Advancement of social skills such as following instructions, taking turns and teamwork.

Majors - 4 year olds

The Majors curriculum expands on the skills learned in the 3 year old program, with slightly more technical instruction and game situations.

Objectives:

Proper base running and sliding techniques.

Hitting, focusing on proper stance, level swing, and follow through off the tee. Begin hitting from a pitch by the coach.

Throwing…point, step, and throw with proper motion for distance and accuracy.

Fielding, with emphasis on using two hands, staying in front of the ball.

Catching pop flies with two hands.

Learning various offensive and defensive game situations

Fitness and agility

Hall of Famers - 5 year olds

The Hall of Famers curriculum is designed to have the children continue improving their fundamentals skills while preparing them for their next level of participation, organized tee-ball.

Objectives:

Base recognition and proper base running techniques.

Five steps of hitting with focus on proper form including full swing and hip rotation.

Correct throwing mechanics emphasizing accuracy and distance.

Proper fielding technique, keeping their body in front of the ball.

Using the baseball glove for fielding of line drives and pop fly catches.

Teamwork.

Game situations.

Fitness and agility.

Winter Class Schedule

January 5th to March 12th

Class Name & Ages

Mon

Tues

Wed

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mascots – 2 yrs.

(Parent/Child)

6:00 pm

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9:30 am

9:00 am

10:00 am

5:00 pm

Minors – 3 yrs.

5:00 pm

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–

9:30 am

10:30 am

10:00 am

11:00 am

4:00 pm

Majors – 4 yrs.

6:00 pm

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–

10:30 am

9:00 am

4:00 pm

5:00 pm

Hall of Famers – 5/6 yrs.

5:00 pm

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–

–

11:00 am

4:00 pm

5:00 pm

Program Policies

Transfers

Customers may transfer their child at any point in the session. All class transfers are dependant upon space availability.

Make-up Classes

Make-ups are done on a space available basis. Make-ups do not carry over into the next session.

Registration

No spaces in any class are guaranteed without payment. All registrations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Administration fee is required for all participants.

Shirts

You will recieve a free jersey your first session you sign up for Lil’ Sluggers. Jerseys will be handed out at the first class. If you would like to purchase an aditional jersey, they are $15.00.

Trial Classes

All first time trial classes are free of charge. Customers may only do trials in classes that have space available.

Discounts*

Multiple Class Discounts: all participants who register for two or more classes per week, in the same session will receive $10 off the second class.Sibling Discounts: siblings are defined as children that reside in the same household and are under the care of the same parent/guardian. After one child is enrolled, the discount is $10 for siblings enrolled during the same session.*Discounts only apply to full session registration. One discount per session.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Youth Development Coordinator, Blake Olsen